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Cataclysmic: What God Has Done Through Charlie Kirk

As I watched media coverage on September 10, 2025, the evening Charlie Kirk passed, the Word The Lord spoke to my heart was “cataclysmic.” 

I felt such overwhelm from this loaded Word. It kept coming to me in the minutes, hours and days that followed, bearing on me. I couldn’t shake it and I knew I had to search it out. But the grief, the vague, deep sadness also weighed on me like it did on so many of you. 

I didn’t even know of Charlie Kirk until a few weeks before he passed. I knew nothing of his ministry, his business or his politics. 

But when it all came into the light, I discovered that a few people close to me had been following him for quite a long time and at least one had donated to his organization. 

These people knew that I was never particularly interested in politics unless I had to be, which is probably why they hadn’t mentioned Charlie to me. 

The truth is that I’ve never felt a vocational calling to politics, only a civic duty when necessary. And even though I lived, worked in and enjoyed the beautiful DC Metro area for many years and always regarded myself as patriotic—largely due to my late military father—I knew I wasn’t there for the politics. 

This may sound strange to some but when you grow up near DC, the political setting is just part of normal life. Yes, there was a sense that it was special, mainly due to the beautiful architecture, gardens and museums and the fact that it was the headquarters for the entire USA. But, frankly, other places interested me more, especially New York City. 

Today, we’re a grieving nation but a hopeful one that’s being restored. One that’s turning back to God on revival levels. Largely due to God working through this one person I never knew but would like to know better.

We can acknowledge that God has already brought beauty from ashes and joy for mourning through worship, numerous salvations and the spreading of Christian community like wildfire . . . or like a flood, which is precisely what cataclysmic means.

Yes, a flood.

The speed in which God has already worked through Charlie and his passing is truly reflective of this Word, which also means “an inundation.” 

Cataclysmic is from the Greek word kataklusmo (Strong’s #2627) and can be found in Luke 6:48 TPT, which says, “He is like a man who chooses the right place to build a house and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that house, it continues to stand strong and unshaken through the tempest, for he built it wisely on the right foundation.”

How cool is this as it pertains to what God did through Charlie?

It gets even better. 

According to Dictionary.com, cataclysmic is equivalent to Greek words (kata- cata- + klysmós) that mean “a washing.”

We’re witnessing the effects of the washing with The Word. A working out. A rising river of new converts and recommitments. This particular deluge of Holy Spirit water is largely a result of all of those years of incremental breakthrough working through Charlie. 

We’re seeing a cleansing of hearts overflowing in the USA and other parts of the world. A sudden turning of hearts by the mighty hand of God. An answer to prayer and Divine vision Charlie held in his heart that’s now manifesting in flood proportions.

Ephesians 1:18 NLT says, “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.”

In this verse, “flooded with light” means “enlightened” (Strong’s #5461).

Where a natural flood can prove destructive, when God is in it, the water produces a Holy effect. God is now using what evil meant for bad for good in record time: The producing of much good fruit. 

How awesome is God, revealing Himself in these undeniable, cataclysmic effects sweeping through this country and beyond by His Spirit and through even more of His people forward?

This new season is just beginning.

Charlie surely knew that the very earth was formed out of water (2 Pe 3:5). And he now knows far better how God is influencing it even more. 

So, let’s rejoice in this and remember 1 Peter 3:17-22 NIV, which says:

For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits—to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.

Let us pray . . . 

Dear Lord, 

Thank You for Your Word that brings a sure and comforting light in the darkness. Help us to rise and align with You even more. Lead us into better, increasingly. Help us to prove ourselves as faithful stewards and friends. Help us to make You and Heaven proud. We lift up Charlie’s family to You, O Lord, and ask for Your grace upon grace and the peace that surpasses understanding. Guide them in their journey forward according to Your will, purpose and plan, making them a light to all nations as You continue to comfort them.

In Jesus’ Holy Name,

Amen.

This devo has been graciously reposted by the Salem Web Network, which includes iBelieve.com.

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Readiness to Finish Well

On a recent Sunday evening, The Lord showed me the Words “Finish line” and  “Finish well” in two separate visions. In my heart, I believe He was alerting me that the finish line for a particular assignment is right before me and that I was to ready my myself and my surroundings even more.  

I realize I’m not alone, because many of you are also going through big transitions.

When we’ve waited a long time, it’s easy to get a bit relaxed in our least favorite tasks. But in His mercy and grace, God has a way of being clear and definitive toward the end of a thing to refine us in diligence so we can finish strong.

He doesn’t want us to miss His better assignments forward. He ignites fresh resolve in His beloved and supplies a renewed synergy. He infuses us with His strength, while diffusing enemy resistance as we obey.

With so much to do, we can still determine to reprioritize and engage to meet Holy Spirit in the final push. Even if it looks impossible in the time we have remaining, we can still believe God and work diligently to posture ourselves in readiness. Because, oftentimes, it won’t take as long we think, especially with God on our side.

Readiness

Readiness has a lot to do with attitude and forward thinking (Vine’s dictionary).

Dictionary.com defines readiness as “a developmental stage at which a child has the capacity to receive instruction at a given level of difficulty or to engage in a particular activity.”

As children of God, we understand this. 

According to Holy Scripture, readiness can be preparation in past tense. It reflects a state of steadfastness and guardedness while waiting for God’s next action step or sudden move (Ac 23:21, Jo 8:4). Sometimes, this can involve monumental shifts.

Luke 12:35 TPT says, “Be prepared for action at a moment’s notice.” And verse 40 says, “So keep being alert and ready at all times.”

Readiness demands the consistency of an alert and willing mind, an eager heart and obedient effort. It demands preparedness in anticipation of Jesus and His move toward us. It demands that we be fit for His favorable, life-changing directions and opportune times in which He leads. 

In fact, one of the biblical definitions of readiness is “opportune“ (Strong’s 2092). 

Have you ever heard anyone say success happens when preparation meets opportunity? 

This adage implies that a lot of corresponding work has been done in advance for God’s right time. When God suddenly opens the door, we’ll know how to put His strategy into place and run with Him.

In this way, God makes us like Joshua, who received unique commands before each battle.

We can be disciplined, armored up and battle ready. We can be willing to move out swiftly on command, able to fight the good fight all the way to manifest victory as we consistently yield to God for His greater purposes. 

God’s Desire

God’s desire for us is to re-turn to new life and take dominion for eternal value and Kingdom expansion. And it’s not too late. So, don’t give up. Don’t back down. Stay the course. 

If we mess up, we can repent and bounce back. If we need to rest, we can do so. Then get back in the race. Gear up and go for it. Don’t rest too long because “better” awaits.

We’ll prevail one battle after the next because God is in it and is favoring us to win. He made us victorious from the outset. So, trust Him and follow His lead to build success.

Remember, God has angel armies at work on your behalf, and He’ll position you with others, who are aligned with Him, to also help you. 

Remember Your Role

Your role is key to express the heart of God on the earth. 

As God helps you cultivate readiness, remember that you’re not alone. On the other side are those He has made ready, too. 

There will be renewal, restoration, rewards and gifts—spiritual and otherwise. Abundance. It’ll all be worth it when you reach your finish line in ready position to begin anew.

You’ve been transformed and you’re coming out. So, be ready for God to present the best version of you.

Let go of what’s past. Surrender all. Fix your eyes on Jesus in the tasks. Remain focused and pay no attention to the lies of fools, including the spirit of fear. God is fighting for you. 

In Jesus’ Mighty Name, 

Amen. 

This devo has been graciously reposted by the Salem Web Network, which includes iBelieve.com.

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I Will Set You in a Monument of Victory!

God is taking many from proving out their faithfulness to living proof! He’s setting them into His outworked, greater perfection. If this is you, it’s God’s time to show the world what He did in your life! He’s leading you right into your next place with next people, and His sudden shifts are right before you. 

I hear The Lord say, “Where I Am sending you will be a testament to My Glory that helped you overcome and enter into much more of My manifest abundance. I will cause you to shine for Me as you live out your heart’s desires that I have long placed there and revealed specifics to you along the way.”

This next-level living will deliver freedom in ways you’ve never had! And “new” is very key here, such as new wine, new leadership, new-to-you property, renewed relationships and new Kingdom projects.

In these shifts, God will reveal to you what to bring along and what to leave behind—tangibles and intangibles—even specifics on what to do with particular items. Some of the objects you will have to give up you have valued for a long time. Some are practical things like clothing, souvenirs or family heirlooms; because the place God has for you is Holy ground and not every item is suitable. 

I hear Holy Spirit say:

I have new and better treasure for you to live with and take hold of. So, let go of everything that’s not of Me and is, in fact, a misfit for where I’m sending you. My mantels are greater and you will not miss lesser or former things. Behold I do a new thing. This is a level of consecration I have grown you into. 

You will have no seconds in this place. Only firsts. For My better is My very best for you. Not just a little bit better but first rate. Your days of settling are over. I Am establishing you in tangible, generational breakthrough that will affect every area of your life. I Am changing your generations forever! Renewing and restoring them. No more lack of any kind!

All around you will reflect the transformation I have done in you over the years, in the little by little. All of those pieces will come together, and you will experience the fullness of joy in My specific promises to you fulfilled. You will live as a testament in this monument of victory that I have provided for you. And you will inspire others to overcome, as they, too, make Me Lord of All!

You will be guarded, safeguarded against storms of life and darkness in the world. And you will live in peace, because you have chosen My way above all others in the things that pressed you and tried to exalt themselves above Me. When you said “no” to them, I said “yes” to you. Oh, I have not forgotten! 

And just as I have met you in the inward transformation, I will meet you in the outward transition and strengthen you. I will escort you in with My loving-kindness, in the grace-power of My Glory. By My Spirit I will bring you in and with My righteous right hand I will establish you. Nothing will be able to stand against Me! No, nothing is too great!

So, keep your eyes on Me as you continue to ready yourself for My sudden moves, and I will have you sail (sale) right in. I will be your rear guard, your mighty fortress against all that would try to hinder.

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen.

Key Verses:

Romans 12:2 NKJV – “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

Psalm 67:6 AMPC – “The earth has yielded its harvest [in evidence of God’s approval]; God, even our own God, will bless us.”

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Included

Included

God’s bridal invitation to us is to be with Him and others in His fullness of revival. To choose yes is to be included. 

For Him to even include us in His invitation means He desires that we be “part of the whole” and “covered” (Dictionary.com).

There’s power, protection and blessing for those included in His fold. And who wouldn’t want Jesus as an escort throughout life, especially right now? He longs to pour out Himself as goodness to us—in His best ways.

Inclusion Offers Abundance

Our run to Him and what He calls us to offers us abundance in various forms.

In Philippians 3:12 TPT Paul says, “I run with passion into his abundance so that I may reach the purpose for which Christ Jesus laid hold of me to make me his own.”

God has need of us in this hour and His heart’s desire is to include each of us. But His kind of inclusion isn’t like the world’s. No, it’s for anyone who is willing and yields their heart to Him; because this kind of inclusion involves personal faith that God’s revealed Word will come to pass, as well action to His directives. This kind of inclusion requires our full embrace of Holy Spirit and our involvement in how He leads.

He is inviting us to be all in. Our progressive yeses to Him require that we get good at letting all else go and entrust Him to take care of it on our behalves. His invitation requires us to say no to that which is not for us at this time, entrusting it with Him completely.

Where many have gone through years of stripping to receive more of Him, Holy Spirit revealed to me that He’s pouring out, in a new way, to these submitted ones. He’s adding more fulfillment now for His purposes in more than one area. And it’s just the beginning. 

He’s giving them all they need to do what He has called and assigned them to do. He’s building upon their foundations He restored in the secret place, multiplying good fruit in order to fulfill divine purposes.

Wisdom as Life

These submitted ones know what to do, because they received instructions from Him over time and they learned that God’s wisdom brings life.

Proverbs 4:13 MSG says, “Hold tight to good advice; don’t relax your grip. Guard it well—your life is at stake!”

When God calls us into the impossible, which can even be our everyday Christian walk, the best we can do is take His hand, His arm and live forward with Him. We can do what He says and marvel at Him and what He does, even in specific areas.

Jesus’ invitation requires that we walk closely with Him—in His Glory Presence, within our assignments, as true inclusion involves boundaries. These are the safest places to be and we cannot go wrong. We can remember this when we hear invitations to step out otherwise.

Processing Opposition

Opposing or controlling voices may invite you to cross over into false lands-for-you. So, discern them and just don’t go there. It’s swampland for you. You don’t need it and it won’t serve you or God in the best way. Keep walking and bypass all that’s not for you in this season. 

Be like Nehemiah—committed to his cause. “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down,” Nehemiah said to those through whom the enemy influenced to try to provoke him to cross boundaries he worked to rebuild (Ne 6:3 ESV). “Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?”

Like Nehemiah, don’t let the enemy undo what God has built and is building when He sends you out. Anything that requires we leave our post to lower ourselves to engage in something less is not of God. So, just don’t go there. 

We can cast our cares and keep moving forward. We can keep our eyes straightforward on the prize, which is Jesus. We can focus on Him and His mission for us and we will experience His best reward. We can pray for others and move on quickly. This is God’s way for you and I. 

Be the Head

God’s invitation offers us a head start—to be the head, not the tail of what He’s doing in this hour. But this doesn’t mean we will be alone. No, we will be with Him and others whom He brings along. And won’t it be fun to find out who He assigns with us along the way?

Pray with me, if you will…

Dear Lord, 

Thank You for including me in Your place and time for a great adventure with You.

I choose to run to You with a resounding, “Yes,” to Your invitation.

Help me remain close to You and embrace all You have for me and nothing that’s not of You. 

In Jesus’ Mighty Name.

Amen.

This devo was graciously re-posted by the Salem Web Network, which includes iBelieve.com.

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As Needed

Lately, Holy Spirit has been highlighting the topic of the anointing. In fact, it seems to be a trend right now in Christian media and one I would like to learn even more about. 

A key verse is 1 John 2:27 TPT, which says, “But the wonderful anointing you have received from God is so much greater than their deception and now lives in you. There’s no need for anyone to keep teaching you. His anointing teaches you all that you need to know, for it will lead you into truth, not a counterfeit. So just as the anointing has taught you, remain in him.”

The Word “anointing” here means a “special endowment” or “unction” from Holy Spirit (Strong’s 5545). I especially like how one commentary defines it: The anointing refers “to the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit, guiding the receptive believer into [the] fullness of God’s preferred-will” (HELPS Word-studies). “This anointing functions through faith [which is] God inwardly persuading the believer of His preferences.”

We know that Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Jesus, that Jesus is Messiah and that Messiah means “Anointed One” (Strong’s 5547). Therefore, anyone who has Jesus Messiah, the Anointed One, as Holy Spirit living on the inside of them carries the anointing. And these dedicated ones can experience His anointing at work through them as they yield to His unction.

Mind you, this was the walk of the early, dedicated disciples and it can and should be ours today. In other words, this is normal Christianity and it’s one way God disciples us. If you have been taught differently, you may want to submit those teachings to God and ask Him for His truth on the matter. 

In this light, I feel led to share a personal testimony from decades ago when I worked as a flight attendant. Like with many experiences we have in life, at the time, I didn’t fully understand it. But I understand more now. 

At the time, I had hit a big birthday marker and had also relocated to a place I felt led to go. I realized I wasn’t as happy as I thought I would be by this time in my life. So, I stood alone in my living room one day and began to pray. As I poured out my heart to God, I intentionally chose to surrender my whole self to Him all over again. And in that moment, something amazing and supernatural happened: An angel entered my room. 

I did not see the angel but I could feel the power of God on him so strongly that I instantly dropped straight to the floor, like a shot buffalo. This fierce presence felt like an extreme warrior, terrifying to the extent that, I didn’t know if I would survive the visitation. 

This angel was sent to give me divine orders. He said to me that God would send me out on airplanes weekly to do what was needed. He said that Holy Spirit would show me which people to minister to and that I was to do whatever He said. He also said that I was to journal what God would do through me and share the stories in a book. He said to title the book 100 Passengers. 

I don’t know if you have ever had an encounter with an angel like this, but if you do, there’s no room for back-talk, reasoning or any kind of selfish resistance. A fear of God overwhelmed me to the extent that it surpassed any fear of man I had in my heart. And I became afraid to not do what Holy Spirit instructed.

A few days went by. Then my next trip came and off I went, feeling desperate for God to show up and guide me. And wow, did He prove faithful!

Over a two-year period, I walked out His plan weekly.

Over this two-year period, Holy Spirit trained me as I went, just like in 1 John 2:27. No one else can take credit for this kind of discipleship, this great commission or the powerful miracles that happened one-by-one. There was no church building or congregation or cell group. There was no pastor, no friend or Christian co-worker to lean on, except during a handful of times over that two-year period. 

As Holy Spirit sent me out, He made me stronger in my dependence on Him and stronger in knowing Him in new ways firsthand. He grew me in love for others. He grew me in courage and had me do things I would have never done otherwise. I experienced Him show up every single time I obeyed Him and I savored the intimacy I shared with Him. I learned all over again that when God is all I had He was all I needed.

I slept on layovers clutching my Bible. I invested hours journaling and praying on the mornings I had late departures. When He sent me out on those airplanes, even crewmembers would comment on how the atmosphere inside the planes felt exceptionally peaceful, delightful even. And I would smile, knowing it was all God.

Friends, God will do even more for you and me now. He will fill us with His Presence to overflowing and send us out to do miraculous Kingdom work with His help and the help of angels when we submit our whole lives to Him without reticence. 

If this is your firm desire, get alone with God and earnestly pour out your heart to Him. Ask Him to take over your life, to guide you and work through you in whatever ways delight Him. Then, by faith, follow Him however He leads and be awed by Him.

To God be all glory, honor and praise. 

Amen. 

This devo was graciously re-posted by the Salem Web Network, which includes iBelieve.com.